New review from the Netherlands

Review by Roelof Noorda

April 12, 2026, https://demuziekplank.nl/reviews/naria-lyra-la/

“The album by the German band Naria is a pleasant musical surprise. The album Lyra-La manages to impress by delivering a mix of pop and prog. The band succeeds in creating a blend of Marillion and Offspring.

The acoustic sounds are abundant, and ‘On Waves From Below’ is a musical gem. The background vocals are used functionally as instruments. The opening track can momentarily throw you off guard. Post-punk power transitions into a pop section, and an anticlimax in the soothing guitar playing spontaneously turns into the onslaught of guitar and drums. You have it all in a single track that features throughout the entire album.

The electronic title track offers a completely different timbre. The otherworldly atmospheres make it both challenging and reassuring, something that stands in stark contrast to ‘Eucaryota,’ where the band goes wild with their post-punk sound. The album swings from left to right and manages to keep it engaging with all the surprising instruments, such as a harmonica.

Naturally, a prog rock band has songs that last more than 6 minutes. ‘Andrenaline, Drip and Outer Walls’ is a gem. The hooks and jazz mixed with rock and diversity make it infectious. ‘Dreams, Candles and Batteries for Breakfast’, at 7 minutes, has a very different atmosphere. Whereas calm and drive are central here, in ‘Adrenaline’ it is the rousing element combined with calm that makes it exciting. With ‘Wax Phobia’, we fall into repetition somewhat, causing it to lose its curiosity. The high vocals are not always an asset, but musically, it is primarily the drive to let everyone play.

In short, the album Lyra -La by Naria is highly recommended for anyone who loves groundbreaking music and authenticity. This album absolutely deserves a spot on your playlist!”

Check out the review here: https://demuziekplank.nl/reviews/naria-lyra-la/